The Spot

I truly cannot express how wonderful of a gem the Spot is. Bobby, vic and the entire staff operate on a level most business aspire to yet do not attain. The food is fantastic, hookah A+ but the service is what stands out the most. This a clear example of how management can permeate an environment. Thankyou Encino, Vybz Vybz Vybz!

The Spot in Encino is one of those places you keep coming back to because it just works. The service is always great, and surprisingly, they have some of the best chicken koobideh I’ve had, especially if you like it spicy. If you ask, they’ll add heat to the koobideh, but honestly their spicy chicken koobideh is already the move. If you don’t want to do a full rice plate, I’d definitely recommend swapping in their Caesar salad, it’s actually really good and doesn’t feel like an afterthought. They also have the Persian Bugs Bunny (carrot juice with ice cream), which a lot of people love and is kind of a classic there. And of course, the hookah; my favorite is the Heisenberg, mainly because of the mint. They usually have sports or the Food Channel on during the day, and at night the vibe

The service and staff were warm and welcoming, creating a pleasant dining atmosphere. I ordered the Sultani kabobs—while the Koobideh lacked flavor and didn’t meet my expectations in terms of quality, the Barg was noticeably better and more enjoyable. The complimentary tea refills were a thoughtful touch, and the portion sizes were generous—easily enough for two people. Both the salad and rice were fresh and satisfying. It’s worth noting that many guests seemed to come primarily for the hookah and tea, which adds to the laid-back, social vibe of the place. The place is open until midnight and is busy at night.

Great restaurant and hookah lounge. Nice atmosphere and location. The service is quick and I ordered 2 beef kebab plates and it was delicious. This place is great because it’s open so late. Awesome place to go to!

Really cool place and the food was great. I like the fact that they stay open late.